Peru
KenyaCallao to Mombasa shipping route.
9,168 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 27.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Callao and Mombasa
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CallaoCape of Good Hope · Strait of MagellanMombasaShipping time from Callao to Mombasa
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 9,168 nm | 31.8 d | 27.3 d | 21.2 d |
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About the Callao to Mombasa shipping route
The shipping route from Callao, Peru to Mombasa, Kenya covers 9,168 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 12,803 km apart, so the ship sails 1.33 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Strait of Magellan.
At sea, the voyage lasts 31.8 days at 12 knots, 27.3 days at 14 knots and 21.2 days at 18 knots. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Callao and Mombasa to plan the full ocean transit time.
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Of the 65 port to port routes from Callao in this directory, Mombasa is the 43rd shortest. Closer destinations include Djibouti (9,057 nm), Busan (8,861 nm) and Tokyo (8,497 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Callao to Mombasa?
The port to port distance from Callao to Mombasa is 9,168 nautical miles (16,980 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Strait of Magellan.
What is the shipping time from Callao to Mombasa?
About 27.3 days at 14 knots and 21.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Mombasa to Callao has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: sea routes follow shipping lanes and canals, time is pure steaming at 14 knots without port calls. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all sea distance between ports or the Shipping Routes Directory.